Construction Manager

About BBS

Beach Building Services (BBS) at California State University Long Beach is dedicated to supporting the university by ensuring the safe operation, maintenance, and development of the campus. As a large, thriving department, BBS provides facilities based comprehensive support to the campus in the areas of academics, activities and event services. These facilities contribute to a well-rounded and enriching campus experience for students, faculty and staff. BBS is proud to contribute to the dynamic and transformative educational and social events and programs that make CSU Long Beach one of the most sought-after institutions and a leader among the CSU campuses.

Departments within BBS:

• Environmental Health and Safety
• Energy and Utilities
• Facilities Operations (Service Response, Fiscal Operations, Payroll/Personnel, IT Services)
• Planning and Sustainability
• Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (Engineering, Fire Alarm, Electrical and Plumbing Shops)
• Building Trades (Lock, Sign, Carpentry, Paint and Auto Shops)
• Grounds and Landscaping Services
• Custodial Services
• Design and Construction Services

BBS is composed of talented and skilled employees and dedicated administrators who work hard and collaborate to achieve our mission to “Build a Better Campus Everyday.”

Job Summary

Under minimal direction from the Manager of Construction Services (MCS), the Construction Manager (CM) is responsible for the daily management and administration of construction projects, ensuring consistency with department strategy, commitments, and goals. The CM leads and manages each project including construction administration and closeout, maintaining day to day project level leadership responsibility throughout the project. The CM will administer project’s objectives and oversee quality control while meeting strict deadlines and managing the construction budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for independently managing the construction process of multiple projects regardless of project type, size or fund source for the University and

day to day construction administration and management of project(s).

• Ensures thorough, accurate and timely daily records are maintained for each project. These records are to include a description of general events, noting problems and unusual events, and documentation of decisions and directions given to the Contractor by the Architect/Engineer, the University, or other parties are documented.
• Responsible for budget management and updates.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Working knowledge of Public Works laws, design and construction ordinances, and other regulations applicable to building, construction, maintenance and repair including building codes for the State of California, fire codes, ADA regulations, industry standards and regulations. Excellent administrative, communication, organizational, interpersonal, multi-tasking, detailed documentation, record keeping, and information management skills are mandatory. Collaboration and teamwork approach, problem solving and a sense of urgency, attention to detail, effective time management and follow-through to resolution of open items is mandatory.

Ability to represent the department in a professional manner to determine campus customer’s needs is required. Ability to communicate effectively and work within an ethnically diverse campus environment. Knowledge of CPM scheduling, pull planning and web-based project management applications is preferred. Knowledge of construction estimating is preferred. Working knowledge of personal productivity tools Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project Scheduling, Bluebeam, are mandatory. Plan Grid, AutoCAD, Revit, Sketch-Up and BIM is preferred. Excellent administrative and organizational skills.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or related field and seven years of progressively responsible full time work experience in a related field required.

• Demonstrated prior experience managing or administering projects, preferred.

• Experience with Design/Bid/Build, Design/Build and CM@Risk construction delivery methods is preferred.

Physical Summary

• Light work - Job involves some lifting of medium weight objects (10-20 pounds) and/or 10% - 20% of the job involves standing or walking.

Department

Design & Construction Services

Compensation

CSU MPP Compensation Summary Range: The MPP Comp Summary Range for this position is $9,606 - $14,409 per month.

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

Benefits

This is a management level position with an attractive benefits package, which includes a vacation accrual rate of 16 hours per month, and excellent choice of medical, dental, and vision insurance, long term disability coverage, life insurance, educational fee waiver, and retirement benefits.

Classification

Administrator II

Application Procedures

Click Apply Now to complete the CSULB Online Employment Application.

PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY

It is important that all sections of the on-line application are filled out completely and accurately. Please include all relevant education and experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Additional Information

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Due to the nature of this position, current CSULB employees are subject to a criminal record check unless they have successfully completed a criminal background check through CSULB within the past 12 months.

CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.

Accommodations

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu .

Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Equal Employment Statement

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Advertised: May 29 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Jun 28 2025 Pacific Daylight Time

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